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The Election of 1840

November 30, 1839

Source: The Library of Congress

Dissatisfaction with President Martin Van Buren's administration, coupled with the reemergence of a unified Whig Party and its candidate William Henry Harrison, hampered Van Buren's reelection bid. Although Van Buren was close in the popular vote, he was soundly defeated by Harrison in the Electoral College, failing to carry even his home state of New York.